GMA Network, naglabas ng statement ukol sa pagpanaw ni Mike Enriquez

- Veteran broadcast journalist Mike Enriquez has passed away at the age of 71

- GMA Network confirmed the news in a statement released Tuesday

- As per the media giant, the Kapuso anchor died on August 29

- A “24 Oras” report also paid tribute to Enriquez, citing his contributions to the broadcasting industry

Veteran broadcast journalist Mike Enriquez passed away on August 29 at the age of 71.

GMA Network confirmed the heartbreaking news in a statement released Tuesday.

“It is with profound sadness that GMA Network announces the passing of our beloved Kapuso, Mr. Miguel ‘Mike’ C. Enriquez, who peacefully joined our Creator on August 29, 2023,” the statement reads.

“Enriquez, 71, was one of the anchors of GMA’s flagship newscast '24 Oras' and hosted the long-running public affairs program, 'Imbestigador.' He also served as President of RGMA Network, Inc. and GMA Network’s Senior Vice President and Consultant for Radio Operations. He also anchored DZBB’s 'Super Balita sa Umaga' and 'Saksi sa Dobol B.' He joined the broadcast industry in 1969 and then became part of GMA Network in 1995, wholeheartedly serving the Filipino audience for 54 years.”

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Enriquez’s home station also underscored that the “Board of Directors, management, and employees of GMA Network, Inc. deeply mourn the passing of Mr. Enriquez. His dedication to the industry will serve as an inspiration to all. We pray for the eternal repose of our beloved Kapuso.”

Furthermore, a report by “24 Oras” paid tribute to the Kapuso anchor, citing his contributions to the broadcasting industry.

Mike Enriquez, or Miguel Castro Enriquez in real life, was an award-winning journalist who served as one of the anchors of “24 Oras.” He was the president of GMA Network’s regional and radio subsidiary, RGMA Network Inc., and was also the Station Manager of Super Radyo DZBB 594 AM.

Julius Manahan, also one of the well-known journalists of the country, took to Facebook and gave a farewell message to Enriquez, calling him his mentor. "My mentor, salamat Mike Enriquez R.I.P.," Julius penned.

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In December 2021, Enriquez took a medical leave of absence, GMA Network announced in a statement. It noted that Enriquez “will undergo a medical procedure that will require hospital confinement” and “a minimum of three months isolation period as advised by his doctor.”

Source: KAMI.com.gh